Core Concepts of Accounting Information Systems 12th Edition by Carolyn Strand Norman, Mark Simkin

Exercise 12

Cook Consultants is currently in the process of completing the systems implementation activities for converting Samuel Company's old system to a new one. Because of unexpected delays in performing specific implementation activities, Jerry Hazen, the project manager, is concerned about finishing the project on time. The one remaining activity is testing the new computer system and subsequently eliminating the old one. Jerry's assistant, May Fong, suggests that they can still meet their completion deadline if they use direct conversion rather than parallel conversion. Assuming that you are the CIO of the company, how would you react to May Fong's suggestion? Discuss.